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Hi Ken, thanks for sharing! I got to agree with Jas, for a first mech, this isn't bad. I'm looking at the supports in the legs and it looks like if you pivot something around that is what makes the legs change position. Am I right? I like how the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: dot mecha curator request
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(...) Hey Suz, As I've noticed a great deal more activity from you than we've seen lately... I posted about 2 months ago asking for a newsgroup and curatorship for a PennLUG newsgroup. Any chance you could lend a hand on that? Oh, and congrats to (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: My first original Mech - the Minator
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Hey Ken, Nice work for you first attempt at a mech, I really like the level of articulation you have achieved. I take it the leg has the "scissor action" to it as it bends, which makes for a highly posable, and well balanced frame. What sets did you (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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Inspired by a lot of the great mechs you guys have done I actually decided to disassemble some of my display models and see if I could build something equally as cool. (URL) I spent probably 25 hours fooling around with this thing before I was happy (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: First set of pics uploaded! MSZ-006 (prototype)
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Simply stunning Jas. I really like the (URL) photo shoot pic>. Gives a really good feel for size. Mark (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: First set of pics uploaded! MSZ-006 (prototype)
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Quite striking. The new gun is superb, and skirt armor definitely helps, although I think it sits a couple studs too high. I still don't know if I like the way the knee armor looks - it almost seems to have collapsed inwards. Is this a trick of the (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: dot mecha curator request
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(...) Okay. I turned on permissions. Thanks for your help, Fradel! -Suz (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | First set of pics uploaded! MSZ-006 (prototype)
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This build has been an ever-evolving process. I thought I'd post a few pictures to get started (and hopefully finished). (2 URLs) Brickshelf Folder> This build was inspired by the MSZ-006 Gundam (lots of pics online), obviously I couldn't mimic it (...) (18 years ago, 5-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: RX-78-2 Gundam
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(...) I'd also suggest making the backpack a bit smaller, and in dark gray. The top isn't any higher than the top of the chest (excluding the collar) and only covers two thirds or so of the back itself. :) Jeff (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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It is nicely done - great proportion and articulation. I have to comment on the beam saber, assuming you are trying to match the original design: The beam part should be trans-red or trans-orange, and the saber hilt should be the white pieces (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Hello Charlie, I've to say this looks good, although I don't like gundams. Again you met the proportions very well. Personally I would like to have larger pics. The Flick link doesn't work. If you leave out the word hyperlink like (URL) here> (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: RX-78-2 Gundam
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(...) As Soren will tell you, these kind of mechs are not really my cup o' tea...the only thing worse would be if it had a flaming sword, but your skill level is undeniable. Glad you worked out that posting problem, so you can share these cool (...) (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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2x beam sword 1x bazooka 1x sheild (2 URLs) link> This is my second Soren style mecha. -Citrin- (18 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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Nice. This Zaku has a clean look to it. For me, a real selling point is that it doesn't utilize alot of unique (or expensive) elements. It is clean, simple and elegant without relying on hard-to-find bricks. Oh, its also nice to see a mech so (...) (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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Now top it off with a Heat Hawk. Try a shoulder shield variant or spiked armor pad next. Fradel (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: WIP - Comments and suggestions much appreciated
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Wow!. I can't believe I didn't see this until now. This is the kind of stuff I wish I could make. Can't wait to see the rest. Fradel (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Latest WIP shot
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(...) Yeah, it's pretty obviously a stand-in right now. MAHQ has weapon lineart for a lot of stuff, might be a good idea to poke around and steal bits from several. I'm partial to (URL) this one> myself. (...) Good stuff. Excellent stickers. Where (...) (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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(...) Up-and-comer is right! Welcome to Lugnet. Not much to say except it's good to see a new builder. There seem to be less of you these days. I've always loved this particular Gundam. It's just so scuba gear and all cyclops and stuff. (...) Again (...) (18 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) Less blur more eye candy pleeezzze (...) Never had that problem with Bioncile! ;-) (...) It's called the Bane of the Skirt. If you glue it I won't tell. (...) Nobody knows the diff. It still looks just as good. (...) I'm with Mark here! Sweet (...) (18 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickshelf find
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(...) I like the chest a lot. The platey layered look isn't really doing it for me. I do like the ultra colored title pic though. But alas...are those *gasp* strings holding it up in the pictures? I guess I can overlook it ;-) If anyone knows who (...) (18 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Brickshelf Find sugegasa
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Sugegasa has done a small dio. Very cool and very worth looking at. Check it out: (URL) Mark Neumann (18 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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Hey, Great example of the Zaku! Would make a worth adversary to my MSZ-006Z! Love the head, the overall shape, and dimensions... Build another one, it will look awesome as part of a group!!! Cheers for showing Jas (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pimp My Mech - The Entries are IN
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(...) Some of the other entries have "minor transformations" - one has an entertainment center that expands from the torso, for instance. But yeah, the UpRev is probably going to be the major contender. I've got my non-AFOL judges starting to come (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Pimp My Mech - The Entries are IN
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Chris Doyle wrote: Some very interesting entries but I think this one is a real tourdeforcetobereckonedwith: (URL) UpRev> Unless I missed something I think it's the only one that transforms? (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(URL) The deadline has passed - the entires are in! And what an awesome batch of entries it is...36 different takes on Pimping out a Base 7708 Kit! Winners will be announced on April 8th, but in the meantime come on over and check out all the (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.contests, FTX)
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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(...) That's a really sad story! Don't like the way and words used. (...) And now to something completly different... Welcome Charlie, looks great. Saw it on BS the other day, would have liked to have more details. So I now tried the Flickr-link, (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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(URL) That link aught to work. Looks great Charlie. REally sharp. Keith, you can check your links in the preview ya know. Sloppy, just sloppy. :) Mark Neumann (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Zaku MS-06A Mobile Suit by Charlie Citrin
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The link doesn't work. F (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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One of the up-and-comers is having some tech issues with the lugnet posting system, so being the communitarian that I am, I agreed to post it for him. Without further delay, feast your eyes on some sweet mecha action, Lego Nation. Considering all (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX) !
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(...) it's nice. it's very nice. if it keeps on improving, logically you should end up with The Ulitmate Lego Mecha. (...) there's probably some way to make the joints stronger... (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) Eric, you do realise "recent" folders on BS get several hundred views per day without even trying, don't you? ROSCO (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX)
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(...) What an incredibly crass blast of bad taste, even more so than anywhere else in this thread. I'm really disappointed to see that posted here under your name, Soren. If this is emblematic of where LUGNET is heading, I want no part of it. LFB (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade) !!
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| | Re: IRON MECHA - The Qwelder Mech - FOR SALE
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(...) SNIP Eric, What is going on, man? People have brought up a lot of legitimate points and you haven’t really given a clear explanation or rebuttal to the points addressed... As an artist myself, I am learning a lot about publicity and reputation (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, FTX) !
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| | Re: Brickshelf find
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(...) Hello Allister, (...) I also stated my opinion on that subject in the Qwelder-thread. (...) the post you responded to was my reply to Mark Neumann's reply to my reply to his original post. In my first reply I mentioned "That Knight looks (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) So what are you waiting for? (...) Whether it's all noise or not is subjective. Sometimes this stuff needs thrashing out. That said, if you find it all so objectionable, why even bring it up here in an entirely unrelated thread? No discussion (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Latest WIP shot
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Hello Jas, as I really don't like Gundam I mostly ignore them. This time I didn't. You did a great job so far. Great use of color. Also like the spotlighting stickers. Maybe I have to rethink my opinion about stickers in general? Curious to see more (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: Brickshelf find
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(...) He he! We have a MOC related post leading the Mecha Spotlight. This is something we should discuss! Ok the thread only has 5 messages (including this one). Second place thread has 75, but no matter IMHO, it's just another witch-hunt. Always (...) (19 years ago, 30-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure anymore, wait. that just violated a TOS for my comcast connection... mark sobs quietly into his hands (...) You know, I'm feeling inspired to Spotlight the brickshelf find post... maybe I'll just do that and drive out noise. (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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(...) I think that's classic LEGO mecha works right there. Ok, nobody breath... I have such a love/hate relationship with that. Looks great, just don't look look too hard. (...) Definantly classic LEGO mecha. :) (...) This is looking great Jas, I'm (...) (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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| | Re: New theme and new creation: Forest Sentinel
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(...) Very cool model and concept. It's sorta sad to see such a posable mech laying down. You're pair of cardinals look VERY familiar. ;) Aaron (19 years ago, 29-Mar-06, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.mecha, FTX)
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